Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have had the Google Home Speaker and really enjoy the amenities it has and all the smart home functions it provides. I decided to try out the Google Home Hub as I thought having a screen would really improve my experience and overall I am very happy with the experience! I'm not going to talk about all the features that a Google Assistant has but rather what makes the Google Home Hub different: PROS: - First impression out of the box is that it's really not big at all! Takes up very minimal space on a counter or table and the screen is not much bigger than a smartphone. I like this style - I want it to feel out of the way and just apart of the room rather than a big eye sore. That being said, it does stand out! The screen is clean and crisp and the overall style is simple and modern. - Set-up was really easy with the Google Home App. The Hub then shows a brief video on how to use it and it's easy. - A debated choice Google made was not putting a Camera on this Home Hub and I am perfectly fine with it! If I ever want to video chat I would rather use a phone, tablet, or computer which is much more versatile than a stationary smart display. Plus I like that I don't have to be worried on the camera being hacked. - The display is very useful! You can change the settings to display a clock, pictures that Google hand picks, or pictures directly from your phone. When asking the Hub questions, it's just a nice feature to have the results pop up on the screen. Showing your drive in, what music is playing, what the score of the game is, or even brings up YouTube videos of what you want to see. If you are a visual learner it just really hammers home the point. - The quick options on the screen you can tab are nice. That way you can change the lights or the temperature with the tab of the screen if you want to control it that way. CONS: - I think the trade off between the $150 Google Home Speaker and the $150 Google Home Hub is speaker quality vs having a screen. The Home Speaker has better sound even though it's nothing spectacular. The Home Hub still has a nice sound but it definitely is not as good as the Home Speaker but I like the option of having the screen better. Also for $150 for either Smart device, I would not expect amazing sound compared to the $300+ competitors out there. - As of this reviews, Google does not have support for any video apps besides YouTube or YouTube TV and a few others. This is disappointing given Google's flexibility in the past. I just think the Hub has huge potential in being your kitchen media center where you can watch live news or Netflix while cooking, etc. - A lot of the device's settings can only be change through the Google Home App. You would think with a screen they would give you more options to adjust settings from the device itself. BOTTOM LINE: The Google Home Hub is a well priced Smart Display that adds another dimension to your Google Home Speakers. If you like your current Google Speaker or are wanting a Google Smart Speaker with some extra benefits of having a display - this is a great purchase and will be a welcomed addition to your home!

I absolutely LOVE my Nest Hub 7" Smart Display! I have 3 of them. One in my room, one in the kitchen, and one in the living room. I decided to go with the smaller version of the Smart Hub because I have a Google Max Speaker in every room I have a Nest Hub in. There is no display that can match the sound of a Google Max Speaker, so it made sense to get the smaller hub, instead of the Hub Max. I am always watching YouTube videos so it's nice to just cast from my Note 20 Ultra to one of the displays. It's much more enjoyable to watch YouTube on a 7" screen than the screen on my phone and the sound is much more rich and full. Sometimes, when it's late and I don't want to use my voice to control my smart-lights, i just tap on the screen and control my devices from the display. It's also nice that they are part of my home speaker group and it displays the song that is playing and I'm able to control the song selection and volume selections on all speakers without using my voice and changing one by one. You can even personalize it with your own picture slide show that pulls from your google photos account or select the different clock options available to have as your main display. All in all this product has come in handy and I'm very pleased. I did get it while it was on sale during Black Friday. Not sure how much they were, at the time, but it was reasonable enough for me to buy 3 of them and I'm glad I did! Oh, one more thing, it doesn't have a camera. I knew this going in and it was another reason why I opted for this smaller version. Since I have one of these in my bedroom, I didn't need a camera looking at all my business. So, with that being said, if you want something that has a camera, this is not the product. But, if you want a smart display that doesn't have a camera, this is the one to get.

I think they are asleep at the wheel in Cupertino, CA (Apple's headquarters) - This thing is AWESOME! Even my wife loves it - She uses it to follow along with recipes. It's hooked up to my NEST cams, thermostat, Roomba vacuum, Hue lights - Wow! I like this so much that I ended up getting another to place next to the couch..Mainly for the doorbell feature, and then a Google Home Mini. Sound quality is good enough. You can turn up the bass in the app, but trust me, you're not getting bass...Just a bit better sound, but I can live with it - It's not terrible quality and definitely good enough for the kitchen. My favorite feature is when the doorbell rings - It immediately switches to the doorbell feed and if it knows there person it also announces their names. I have this synced to Pandora and it plays music perfectly. As I mentioned, I'm a huge Apple person, but this kills Siri - The Google assistant knows so much - My wife and I were testing Siri / Google and Siri just cannot get basic things correct. I'm replacing my HomePod and getting Google's speaker (Home Max) instead, since Siri is a massive paper weight that does nothing but play music. Oh, coolest feature, you can have up to 6 users AND IT RECOGNIZES THEIR VOICE!!! So what's cool is in the morning is shows your route to work and what's on your calendar - I love that - Was simply to export my iCal to Google. BUY IT! You'll love it! P.S. Apple, you have a lot of catching up to do - WAKE UP!

I love it. Really easy to set up. Plays music, YouTube, searches the web for you along with other features. I will say the hub max has even more features tho. Great alarm, great picture frame, great for controlling your home if you have smart lights, switches etc.

Probably one of the best little “investments” I have ever made. Most have bought this to put on their bedside table or their kitchen. But it was a little different for me. The purpose and the intent of this product for me was mainly to help assist in getting me out the door faster. So, instead I set mine up in the bathroom; where I mostly spend my time in the mornings getting ready for work. I love listening to music when I prepare for the day mainly because it helps me stay focused. And just before I jump into the shower I say, “hey google, play (fill in the blank) by (so & so).” Therefore while I am moving around, I am still able to multitask and not have to pause from what I am doing just to pick up a device to type/connect something. Then, while I am in the shower I can ask it to tell me what the weather is like and how long it will take me to get to work and so forth. It’s just a really helpful device especially for us busy bodies.

It smoothly integrates itself with my other products with smart capabilities. Attaching it to the Google home app was super easy. The picture on the screen is great. When not in use you can use it as a digital clock or picture frame. (My favorite is the clock that displays "five oh clock" which I thought was fun. Controlling the house hasn't been easier with a quick down swipe you can adjust everything super easily.

After much debate about which type of smart home we'd like to be, we settled on being Googlers. Without a doubt, Amazon provides a series of terrific devices with their various Echo offerings; however, after deciding what we planned to use the devices for (e.g., searching, answering questions, playing how-to videos, gathering recipes, viewing our daily schedules, weather information, and listening to music) we settled on the superior information company: Google. We have four Google Home Minis and two Google Home Hubs (so far), and as expected, the devices and their robust functionality fit perfectly into our routines and truly enhance our lives. We no longer have to reach for an iPhone when a need for information arises. Now we merely speak to our Assistant, and quickly and easily, the information is retrieved and often sent to our phones for later review. As expected from Google, the world's greatest data and information company, it seems every day our Assistant gets more intelligent and adds more useful functionality to enhance our lives. We use our two Google Smart Hubs in the kitchen, the most high-traffic room in the house, and the master bedroom as the smartest alarm clock we could have ever imagined and as a replacement to our Bose Wave radio. We are also happy that these devices do not have a built-in camera like the Lenovo Smart Display, as there is never a concern for our privacy. We also love the ability to view and control our various Nest devices via the display, as we've found Nest to be the best smart doorbell and camera system for our needs. Hey Google, you rock!

I really enjoyed the features of the product and how easy to have a Google home with a screen we can see and enjoy our photos, watch YouTube and morning news for me and control all my smart home lights either with voice or a simple touch on the screen. I recommend it to anyone and the price is good!

I love the Hub. It has a great screen and it shows you everything you ask for. Gives you a ton of info and just super cool. I like it so much better than Siri. Google actually answers you with results/answers as opposed to showing web pages and making YOU search.

It comes free with some more expensive Nest products so that’s how I got this. I wouldn’t have spent the money to buy it outright since it’s a regular Google Mini with a little screens. It acts as a digital photo frame and that’s probably the most part I like the most. It’s also sleek and white so it sits on my white kitchen counter stylishly. Another cool thing is I can make it stream any of my Nest cams on the screen. Fun to have up while your cookin to see who is pulling up. It also does scrolling recipes but eh, I have to re-read recipes so scroll up and down is a mess with dirty fingers.

It will go beyond your expectations. Seriously, It was not what I thought before purchasing. It has amazing clear and crisp speaker. It feels great playing both audio and video songs. Google Assistant on this is very intelligent. I put this Google Home Hub in my living room and it responds to my voice commands given from my kitchen too! Setting timers, reminders have become very easy for me. I would definitely recommend this. And, I got a free Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen) along with this product. Not sure if it is a limited offer. Hurry up!

With the simple words "Hey Google" i can now turn on my lights, Change the color of my lights, Set my Thermostat temperature. i even found games that i can play with my kids on it. Google does everything. I think i have gained 10 lbs already from not having to get off my couch. "just kidding". So far I havent found a smart device in my house it doesnt work with. if i get bored i can ask it for random facts. i love random facts. when i leave to go out i ask it to play bird sounds for my birbs. give good ole google a try.

This little thing is awesome and helps you out throughout the day... you can ask questions, news, you can also check you is at the front door since it connects with Next products and cameras... you can also connect smart plugs and tell it to turn them on or off.

I have Home mini already but wanted something with the screen so I can control my smart-home devices without talking to the hub. Since Google added ability to do it into Nest Hub it was a good decision for me to buy one. Now I am really happy!

I love this thing. I created a home group and play music and it streams in those rooms so when I leave my bedroom and walk to the office and down to the kitchen and on the way to the livingroom. I have surround sound. The only flaw is that they will randomly stop playing, but I haven’t figured out if that’s my internet or not.

I got a Nest Hub for Christmas with the doorbell. I love it so much I bought another one.They are convenient and do so much but the best part is I can see who's coming and going at my home even if they don't ring the doorbell. The picture was taken at 10:00 pm,no porch light on so great night vision too.

We are recent converts to Google home and love this Hub! Easy install, and integration via the app... wish it integrated with iTunes, but this is now a reality of competing tech giants

I was going to buy the Amazon Show 5 but when I compared it to the Google Nest, I was more interested in the Nest then the echo. I have had it for more than an month and i love using it! It has a display screen that you can watch Youtube, Disney+, Hulu and more! The mic is really sensitive so, make sure you mute when you want it to pick up on your voice, also it recognize your voice and only follows your orders.

It’s very easy to use. I’m from Brazil them, I use this device to improve my english. When you speak apear in the display what you told so you can see if your pronunciation is correct. I really need more of these! Please, look at the second picture.

The Google Nest Hub Smart Display has a sleek modern design. We use it in our Great Room (2F), and it's connected to our Google Home/Nest doorbell, so it's convenient to check front door (1F) activity (who rang the doorbell and virtually speak to them let them know we are on our way downstairs). It's nice that you are able to answer Google call (but no camera so can't do two-way video calls). However, the Hub screen not much bigger than our Google phone screens, and the Hub is also required to be plugged into an outlet for power. Most of the time, it is more convenient for us to use our phones to answer calls or watch videos while eating dinner or cleaning/washing dishes in the kitchen, etc. Not a bad product, but not as useful as expected.